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Mercedes S-Class vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (635 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (104,000 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes S-Class or Porsche Taycan?

Mercedes S-Class vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Mercedes S-Class

  • noticeably more trunk space
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Porsche Taycan

  • slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

S-Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Porsche Taycan is slightly cheaper – starting at 87,900 £ , while the Mercedes S-Class costs 104,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,077 £.

As for electric range, the Porsche Taycan offers substantially more range – reaching up to 680 km, about 562 km more than the Mercedes S-Class.

Taycan

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Porsche Taycan offers noticeably more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 635 HP. That’s roughly 399 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Mercedes S-Class takes 4 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers visibly more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 850 Nm. That’s about 490 Nm more.

S-Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mercedes S-Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 2,165 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes S-Class offers noticeably more boot space – 530 L compared to 407 L. That’s a difference of about 123 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes S-Class carries very slightly more – 660 kg compared to 635 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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Porsche Taycan

Costs and Consumption
Price
104,000 - 201,400 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 11 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
98 - 118 km
Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
50 - 252 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,650 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 530 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,921 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
420 - 660 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
336 - 635 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 5.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
560 - 850 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
247 - 467 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
Is the Mercedes S-Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes S-Class is offered with All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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